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Car, cricket and Yorkshire Day book…
Classic car enthusiast Graham
Wall certainly has his work cut
out...
He’s bought a rare Morris Isis
— thought to be one of the oldest
in the world — and is busily
working on restoring it.
He says he can’t wait for the
day when he will finally be able to

take it out for a spin — and that
may be as soon as next March.
Before he snapped it up, the car
was destined to be used for
banger racing but Graham
believes it’s an important part of
our automotive industry.
We’ll hopefully keep you up
to date on his progress.

A lot of work has also gone
in to restoring the tradition of
cricket in the village of Dodworth.
The century-old Dodworth
Cricket Club folded in 2009
because of a lack of volunteers
but at last, the ground has again
seen some matchday action.
It staged a match in the Last

Man Stands League - a quickfire
alternative to traditional cricket.
Yorkshire Day is looming —
August 1 — and proud Tyke Milly
Johnson is using the day to
launch her latest book.
In this issue of Barnsley
Independent Today, we have a
quick catch up with Milly whose

ninth book — ‘It’s Raining Men’
will be launched at Mapplewell
Village Hall at 6pm on Yorkshire
Day.
The main theme of the book
is about taking time to stop and
smell the roses, she reveals.
It’s sure to hit the best-sellers
list once it’s released.

After school
club revived
By Helen Williams

Alison Andrews and six-year-old Carys Evie Dunn.

Worsbrough’s much-loved after
school activities for children have
been revived, following their closure
due to council cutbacks.
The out of hours sessions in
Worsbrough Library ended in April
and two staff were made redundant
after the council axed the service to
encourage ‘a more diverse range of
community groups’ to the library.
Now, after much red tape and
meetings, Worsbrough councillors
has taken over and paid £9,000
from their ward budget of £20,000
to restart them. The two staff will
also stay, having become selfemployed. One, Alison Andrews,
had worked at Worsbrough Library
for 11 years.
She said: “I like working with
the children and in the library and

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It’s a labour of
love restoring
rare old vehicle

Graham Wall
with his classic
1956 Morris Isis.

A vintage car enthusiast is on a
labour of love restoring a rare Morris
Isis car — thought to be the oldest in
the country and the second oldest in
the world.
Graham Wall, 71, of Woodstock
Road, Barnsley, bought the car ten
years ago for £200 and is now up to
his elbows stripping it down. He has
a busy schedule as he also working
on two other Morris Minor cars.
There is a four-month waiting
list just to re-chrome parts like the
bumpers and Graham also has to
sort out alterations which are not in
keeping with the original, such as a
wooden dashboard.
He said: “The Isis has been
stuck at the back of my garage. I got
it from a chap in Park Road — his lad
was going to use it for banger
racing.”
The Isis dates from 1956,

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possibly late 1955, and is a 2.5-litre
four-door model with two bench
seats, front and back. A large luxury
car weighing in at well over a ton, it
does just 27 miles to the gallon.
Its big engine meant it could
reach 90mph, pretty nippy for the
1950s, but sales were poor when the
Isis came out and just 8,500 were
sold. The name died out in 1958.
“It could be hired out as a
wedding car when it's restored but
what I really want is to drive it — I
can't wait,” said Graham, a member
of the Barnsley Minors Owners’ Club
and the National Morris Minor Club.
He was about a week away
from getting the engine fired up
when the Chronicle spoke to him
and aims to complete in March next
year. “It's all about preserving an
important part of our history,” he
added.

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Museum opening to
be a real ‘Experience’
Historic moments: A stickered miner’s hat.

Finishing touches: Inside the Experience Barnsley
museum and the 858-year-old gargoyles from Monk
Bretton Priory above and, left, Dickie Bird with the
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roundabout and a
bronze bust of Dickie
Bird have all been
unearthed for the
opening of the
Experience Barnsley
museum on Thursday.
As finishing
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John Tanner,
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Featured on one
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the roundabout in
Barnsley Market, which
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Robinson’s Family
Funfairs for many
years.
He said: “My
father James bought
the roundabout in 1959
when I was seven.
Before that, a company
called Slaters had
owned it so it’s getting
on for being 100 years
old.”
Former test
umpire Dickie Bird has
loaned a bronze bust
of himself and the ball
used in the 1975 cricket
world cup final
between Australia and
the West Indies in
which he was the
umpire.
Vice-chairman of
the steering group, Mel
Dyke, said eight years
of hard work had gone
into opening the
museum and it was
incredible to see it
come to fruition.
Thousands of
visitors are expected to
pack the town hall
square on Thursday to
cut a giant red ribbon
which will swathe the
town hall.
There will be a
children’s carousel,
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and attractions
including an
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Barnsley-born DJ
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The surviving pithead and engine house at
Barnsley Main, between Stairfoot and Hoyle
Mill, has been listed for its historic
significance.
The government has decided to give the
building Grade II listing which reflects its
rarity and completeness.
Until the late 1980s, pitheads and
winding gear were common but today they
are rare because of the decline of the coal
industry.
The site of Barnsley Main will be the
focus of plans to make it easier to get there
and explain its significance.
Council development, environment and
culture spokesman Coun Roy Miller said: “This
listing recognises the importance Barnsley
Main colliery has played in the history of the
borough.”
The pit was one of the most significant in
the South Yorkshire coalfield. It took over the
workings of Oaks Colliery where 364 men and
boys died in 1866, one of Britain's worst
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who took part in rescue attempts and 2013 is
its centenary.

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the Miners’ Welfare.
The 100-year-old Dodworth
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lack of volunteers but the ground
hosted Barnsley Men of Steel and
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this week.
Steve Maddock and Michael
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"Year on year for the past five years we
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traders a £1,000 30-day
account, there will be no credit
checks all that is required is a
business letterhead and proof
of address (passport, driving
licence etc).
Roundbrand is the perfect
partner for small businesses
and traders, as we offer a free
storage facility, free skip and
free literature and technical
advice, such as bespoke roof
diagrams and conservatory
base plans.
Feel free to call into the
showroom to speak with Dawn
and Nicola who are happy to
assist with any questions.
We would like to stress
we are not in competition with
you, we are here to help you.

Family marks 20 years in business
COME and celebrate 20 years with The Showhouse.
The company, owned by the Taylor family, has built
an enviable reputation by offering quality furniture at
affordable prices.
The showroom, situated in Low Valley, Wombwell,
boasts a huge selection of more than 65 fabric and
leather sofas. Modern, classical and traditional styles
have been sourced from quality manufacturers. Many
can be individually tailored to the exact size and
specification that the customer requires.
Every effort is made to ensure the customer
selects a product that is perfectly suited to themselves.
The Showhouse also stocks a huge selection of high
seat chairs, recliner chairs and VAT-free lift and rise
recliners.
All these products once again can be adapted to
the colour, size and comfort level that is desired. There
are more than 80 styles available for immediate delivery.
Home demonstrations can also be arranged for the
elderly and infirm.
Choose The Showhouse to receive individual
attention, expert advice and purchase an excellent
investment.

SUMMER SALE

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS

The Showhouse
Timeless classics

Exciting new looks

Over 70 individual designs on SALE
Recliners
from

£399

Chairs
from

£199
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A huge
display of
top-quality
products.

HOME SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR THE ELDERLY AND INFIRM
Try our chairs in the comfort of your own home. We will bring
a selection of chairs for you to try. Try before you buy.

Spoilt for choice: There is a vast array of
three-piece suites and two and threeseater settees at The Showhouse.

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Wednesday 26 June 2013

9

BITS, BYTES & DONGLES

COMPUTER SALES

Don’t be left in the dark

How dark is dark? Can you imagine
how dark it would be down a mine for
instance? With no light pollution, no
light whatsoever – so you can’t see a
hand in front of your face, that’s dark.
On a clear night, if you look up at
the sky you can see some stars, a lot of
stars, but if you went up into the
mountains or into a desert where there
was no light, you could see millions
more, it’s all about the surroundings
and light that allow our eyes to adjust
to the darker conditions. We all accept
the fact there is some light, even
though it might not be much and if we
need more, we switch on the light,
‘simples’.
When I was young, and God’s dog
was a pup, we didn’t have electricity
out in the wilds, although we did have
gas lighting. Even today, there are
communities that don’t have power
supplied by the National Grid. Take the
Isle of Lundy, a small island off the
north Devon coast, which has a
population of just 27 and is powered
by two generators which are turned off
at midnight, every night, until the next

DATA RECOVERY
CUSTOM BUILT PC’S

In today’s technological world it’s
hard to imagine not being able to
communicate instantly with someone,
it would seem inconvenient to us, not
to be able to order a part, a dress, a
taxi or even a holiday.

morning.
OK, it’s not that inconvenient you
may think. These days, we can charge
up batteries on our phones or laptops,
but that’s not always been the case.
Can you imagine a world without
the internet, no Facebook, online
poker, Skype, no text, IMs or emails,
nothing to do, some people would say
it would be a better place but believe,
me, it wouldn’t.
There are communities in the
world who don’t have either mains
electricity or the internet, rural areas in
India, for instance, miles away from
mains electric or the internet, cut off
from the rest of the world – until
recently that is. An entrepreneur has
set up solar powered, internet booths
in some of these remote locations so
these people can be connected to the
world and trade as well. They are able
to buy and sell their goods and
produce, and even market their
products on websites. The children are
able to have modern education and
facilities that previously had just been
inaccessible, but now are at the click of
a mouse.

UPGRADES

As our requirements increase, so does
the technology to supply them so not
only do we want the internet, we want
FAST internet, so we can watch TV,
download and upload data, make
video calls etc. All this needs
bandwidth, that’s why we have
broadband. The band in which data
can be sent down telephone lines.
However, due to the number of people
using the internet, which can vary
during different times of the day, the
more people using it, the slower the
internet speed becomes. Enter fibre
optic or fibre broadband. Instead of
using the old copper cables to supply
the telecommunications, these are
being replaced by fibre optic cable
which allows the data to travel at a
much faster rate due to the increased
bandwidth and data flow.
Let me explain in more simple
terms. If you have a funnel, and pour a
cup of water into it, the flow of water
coming out is slower or takes more
time to empty, now, if you have a
bigger funnel with the same size spout
and pour a gallon of water in, it takes
even longer to empty. OK if you have
the same big funnel with a much larger
spout, it would empty much quicker,
so, the wider the spout (bandwidth),
the faster the flow (data).
When I was a lad, in The Dark
Ages, t’internet was something we
used to catch tadpoles with but today,
I can’t imagine life without it, can you?
If you have any questions, you can
email me at gteklive.co.uk, telephone
on 80534, or call into the shop GTEK,
2a Barnsley road, Wombwell ,
Barnsley, S73 8DD.

FREE MOT with every full service
FREE diagnostics code reading with every
full service
Free pick up and delivery service

Head Gasket, Timing Belts, Welding, Exhaust, Four Wheel Alignment.
Tyres including new and part worn from £10.
QUICK, FAST FIT CENTRE WHERE
QUALITY COUNTS MORE THAN PRICE
For a warm welcome and friendly advice come and have a
free drink in a warm waiting room while we discuss,
or fix your problem, none too small.

These scooters and wheelchairs are made to the highest specification,
with design and technology the quality is unparalleled.
This range of vehicles will satisfy the most frequent of users.

New showroom: 2 The Green, South Kirkby, Pontefract WF9 3AB.

Tel: 01977 652200

From

£1,350

The worry-free package at a glance.
With Motability, you get more than just the scooter or
powered wheelchair of your choice, you get all the
support and help you need to enjoy worry-free
mobility. In fact, our current customers rate our
service so highly that 95% of them would
recommend Motability to a friend.
Everything here is included in your lease
A new scooter or powered wheelchair of your
I
choice every three years.
Standard pricing nationwide.
I
Over 200 products - most costing less than your
I
weekly allowance.
Insurance from RSA Motability (RSAM), which
I
covers any damage to people or property caused
by your product.
Loss and damage protection for your product.
I
Servicing, maintenance and repairs - call outs and
I
home collections can be arranged with your dealer.
Replacement tyres and batteries.
I
A dedicated UK based customer services team.
I
Other things to consider
• Tax - the DVLA provide this free of charge for class
3 scooters and powered wheelchairs (class 2
products do not require tax).

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BARNSLEY INDEPENDENT TODAY

Wednesday 26 June 2013

Recruitment

10

top tips
for job seekers

FIND
THE
PERFECT
PERSON
Looking for
someone
special,
let us help
you find
them

Full-Time Recruitment
Have YOU always wanted to run your OWN PUB?

We will support you with £2,000
of FREE stock to get you started
…Plus many other incentives!
Sound interesting? Come and meet us at our

We have pubs AVAILABLE NOW to view!
Brierley CE (VC) School
Beech Close
Brierley
Barnsley
S72 9EJ
REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2013

Teaching Assistant to support a
Statemented Pupil
£8,050 to £9,149
(26.25 hours per week, term time only)
The Governing Body wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant
who will work alongside the class teacher to support a
pupil who is on a Band 5 statement with behavioural
difficulties.
Applicants must have at least 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at
grade C or above including English and Maths, previous
experience in supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis
would also be welcomed.
Application forms are available from and returnable to
the school office at the address above.
Closing date: Friday 5th July 2013.

Please note for this post you will be required to undergo an enhanced
Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment.

The Pub People Company operates
over 50 pubs across the
South Yorkshire/East Midlands area
and is about to take its latest venture,
the Marr Lodge pub in Marr,
Doncaster.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced

PUB MANAGER/MANAGEMENT COUPLE
Presentation
is key, dress
to impress

1.

Be positive. As with anything worthwhile,
persistence is key.

2.

Set yourself a timescale, and stick to it. This
alone will provide enough motivation to keep
you on the right tracks.

3.

Apply a great covering letter. Show your
knowledge of the company and how you came
across the vacancies.

4.

Register with recruitment agencies. If you’re a
great candidate they will find the work for you.

5.

Make sure your CV is free of spelling and
grammatical mistakes, get someone else to
proof read it for you.

to operate the Marr Lodge with excellent food
skills and a good knowledge of Cask Ales.
Having a proven track record in managing a
site through a major development would be
an advantage.
A major investment is planned and so this is an
exciting opportunity for pub managers to join a
well established pub company to run this site
on a self-employed basis but with all the
support of a pub company and little outlay.
If you think that you would be the ideal pub
manager for this site or indeed any other of our
sites then please contact us on 01773 510863
or send your cv to recruitment@pubpeople.com
www.pubpeople.com
To advertise call 01226 734666

make the difference
Barnsley is changing and this is bringing more opportunities for people
to enjoy new challenges and work in different ways in the service of our
community. Join our team and whatever role you play - you can be part
of the better Barnsley we’re working to create.

The successful applicant will be required to run chronic
disease management clinics (e.g. CHD, AF & Diabetes)
and manage vaccination/immunisation clinics.
You will also provide full nursing support to the GPs
within the Practice alongside other HCA & admin staff.
Please apply in writing to Mrs G Staines (above address)
or by email at practice-manager2@gp-c85026.nhs.uk
Closing Date – Friday 5th July, 2013

Qualified to NVQ 4 Information, Advice & Guidance,
with a relevant teaching qualification and substantial
experience of working with individuals and groups
seeking employment opportunities.
This post requires an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB)
check.
Closing date: 5th July, 2013, at 11.59pm.
Further details are available from our website at www.barnsley.gov.uk
or (01226) 772250.
MINDFUL
EMPLOYER

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Full-Time Recruitment

SUPPORT/CARE WORKERS

Stars Social Support is a strong, successful organisation which aims to enable
adults and children with learning disabilities, mental health and physical
disabilities to take control of their lives and fulfil their potential. We offer our
staff full training and induction packages and full support through a staff
mentor.
Stars is an organisation inspected by the Care Quality Commission and has
been inspected by them twice in the past year, both times with excellent results.
Stars Social Support Ltd is working towards becoming accredited to the
coveted BS EN ISO9001:2008 standard and being recognised as an Investor in
People.
We currently have vacancies for both male and female support workers to work
in the Barnsley area and the surrounding areas. We are looking for staff who are
reliable, flexible and available to work early mornings, during the day, evenings
and weekends.
You do not need a professional qualification for this post;
however, N.V.Q. in Health and Social Care Level 2 or
Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 is preferred
and you will need to be committed to personal and
professional development. You must hold a full U.K.
driving licence and undergo an enhanced C.R.B. check.
If you would like to apply for this vacancy please
contact us on: 01226 201669

We currently have the following opportunities available:
for September 2013

Finance Helpdesk Analyst (Schools) – South Yorkshire
Salary banding £23,000 - £28,000
Full Time Permanent Position
Position based in our Barnsley Office
SBS is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of education support
services and due to continued growth is looking to appoint a
Finance Helpdesk Analyst.
The post holder will need:
• To assume control and accountability for helpdesk
queries from Finance Service clients.
• To respond to inquiries and requests for assistance with
FMS6, Corero and RM Finance software.
• To identify, analyse, troubleshoot and resolve problems
with the aim of eliminating recurrences and reducing
calls to the helpdesk.

Teaching Assistant
1 year fixed term contract, 27.5 hours per week, term time only
£8,433.44 per annum
Closing date: 08 July 2013
For further information on this position and to make an
application please visit:
www.academiesenterprisetrust.org/careers

For full information/benefits and to download an application
form please visit www.schoolbusinessservices.co.uk/newsand-events/careers-with-sbs/ or email us at
sbshr@schoolbusinessservices.co.uk

Each of the academies within the AET is committed to
safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects
all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for
all posts.

The closing date for completed applications is 5th July 2013.
Successful candidates will be contacted shortly afterwards by
telephone to attend for interview.

Greenacre Specialist School is an Ofsted Outstanding School that provides a challenging and
caring education for 270+ children and young people (aged 3-19) with severe and complex
learning difficulties.

I Clerk to the Governing Body and
Greenacre Academy Trust
The hours of work are 37 hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks.
Salary is Grade 5, Point 22, £19,621 per annum, pro rata.
The Governing Body is looking for someone who is reliable, confident, organised,
self-motivated, has excellent interpersonal skills and has an interest in school governance in
order to carry out the role of Clerk to the Governing Body and Greenacre Academy Trust.
The successful candidate will need skills relevant to good administrative practice and experience
of meeting organisation, minute taking and follow-up. They will be expected to work effectively
with the Chair of Governors, Principal and other Governors to secure the continuity of
Governing Body business and to advise on procedural and legislative matters to ensure the
Governing Body works within the legal framework. An understanding of confidentiality is
essential for this role. Duties include the preparation and circulation of papers, attendance at
meetings and minute taking; maintaining a work schedule including policy reviews.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for the general administration for the schools
Senior Leadership Team.
For further information application packs are available from Greenacre School Reception Team
on 01226 287165. Closing date is at 9.00am on Friday 5 July 2013 and interviews are
to be held on Tuesday 16 July 2013.
Greenacre School is committed to safeguarding children and follows rigorous Safer Recruiting
procedures including enhanced CRB checks and pre-interview reference checks.

PROCESSING/
PRODUCTION
OPERATIVES
REQUIRED
VARIOUS SHIFTS AVAILABLE
To work in fast paced
chilled meat processing
factory in Wombwell.
Experience within the food
industry essential.
Ongoing opportunities available.

07712 818688

Unit 3, Claycliffe Road,
Barugh Green, Barnsley S75 1LR.

CLASS ONE DRIVERS
Day, Night & Trampers required to
fulfil new commercial contracts.
Competitive rates of pay and good
working conditions.
If you are interested in working for
one of the leading road haulage
companies in Yorkshire contact –
Mark Makings
01226 389450
mm@kmstransport.com

Experienced Hairstylist
Required
– Hairdressing NVQ Level 3.
– At least 5 Years in Salon Experience.
– Wella product trained an advantage.
The position advertised is full time with good rates of
pay and in-salon perks. If interested in this position
please apply either by writing or email, including a
cover letter and a C.V. to Sally Shield, The Hair Studio
(Wombwell) Ltd @ Rejuven8, 2 Station Road,
Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0AY or
sallyshield@rocketmail.com

Age UK have immediate starts for
Health and Social Care and
Childcare courses
If you are 16-18 and interested in a career in
Health and Social Care and Childcare contact
Age UK Training on 01226 295615

BODY Shop at Home Party
Organisers/Team Leaders, great pamper kit offer and earnings, flexible and
fun – Tel. Audrey on 07905 331917

Part-Time
Courses & Tuition

Cook

Part-time
to join our busy team
Although mainly working Sundays, cooking Sunday lunches,
there will be some element of evening work as and when
required.
You will be preparing food in a delivery service outlet.
Experience preferred more than qualifications.
ALSO REQUIRED

Delivery Drivers

Part-time
Although mainly working on a Sunday, delivering food,
there will be weekday evenings as and when required

Please telephone 01226 755198 for an application form

PART TIME ADMINISTRATOR
REQUIRED – SALARY £13,500 PRO RATA
4 HOURS PER DAY

Local Business is looking for a part time Administrator.
The role is to work in a busy office dealing with the fulfilment of
Energy reports and surveys for local and National customers.
Ideal candidates will be hard working with administration
experience and the ability to operate Microsoft Office
applications. A good telephone manner is essential as this will be
a key part of the role.
Training for the role will be provided
Hours of work will be 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday
within times to mutually suit the business and successful
candidate
Please send your CV and covering letter to:

PCV / Taxi Drivers
required for school
contracts and other work
throughout the year.
Previous applicants need
not apply.
Excellent rates of pay,
good working conditions.
Only drivers with high
standards need apply.
Dodworth Direct Taxis
01226 200110

Would you like to deliver the free local newspaper?
We require distributors in
DARFIELD, KENDRAY and HOYLAND

If you can answer YES to the above questions then
please apply to become a Remedi Volunteer Mentor.
If successful you will be required to provide practical
and emotional support, encouragement, befriending
and advice to adult offenders in South Yorkshire.
Full training in both mentoring and restorative justice
skills will be provided.
To apply for this opportunity please visit our website
www.remediuk.org and download a full job description
and application pack.
Closing date for receipt of applications 8th July 2013.

Approximately 16 hours.
Must be local to
Shafton, have own
transport and be flexible.

Do you want to make a real difference to your
community?
Do you have 3-4 hours per week to spare?
Could you provide support for adult offenders
to enable them to live offending free lives?
Are you looking to enhance your CV?

Jetting off? Pets also
need a boarding pass
Many people will soon be jetting off on their
holidays and therefore should have made
arrangements for the family pet while they’re away.
Booking the family accommodation should
go hand in hand with sourcing an appropriate
facility for dogs and cats.
Be sure to choose a registered kennels or
cattery, and visit first before confirming the
booking.
Many boarding establishments will expect
animals to be accompanied by a valid certificate of
vaccination against certain diseases.
With pets, just as with people, prevention is

WELDRICKS BUILDERS
AND ROOFING

Structural repairs.
All building and roofing
work undertaken.
Groundworks, patios,
paving and concreting
TELEPHONE:

01226 242414
or 07956 236789

FROM ONLY

£4,995

better than cure and if in doubt, seek advice from
the local vet.
When it comes to cats, there are two serious
conditions to be guarded against: feline infectious
enteritis and cat flu.
Direct contact with infected cats is the most
common form of transmission, so owners of
boarding facilities are understandably cautious
about their four-legged charges.
See the vet before you book their holiday and
allow two weeks between vaccination and delivery
to the cattery.

Holidays: Don’t
forget to plan for
your pets.

GARDENER

• Grass cutting
• Hedge cutting
• Garden maintenance
• Garden tidy up

OAP DISCOUNTS
Your local gardener for
18 years.

07779 190661

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Dare to be Bold
Ladies’ fashions for the summer season
offer a bold spectrum of colour.
Not for the colour-shy,
fluorescents are particularly big for the
warmer months with designs appearing
in punchy pink, lime green and
tangerine. Key pieces of the trend
include vibrant skinny jeans, bright
pumps and eye-catching accessories.
Further colourful offerings come in
the form of 60s’ inspired fashions. The
look is all about bold prints, bright
colours and short A-line hems with
hints of flower power in floral appliqués
and broderie anglaise detail.
Other colourful trends for the
coming months include vivid oriental
designs and flashy metallics.
By contrast the monochrome
trend – black and white designs
emitting graphic patterns, bold checks
and simple stripes – continues into
summer and will remain strong for the

autumn/winter season. ‘Pops’ of colour
can be added to the look in simple
block-colour tops, statement shoes or
attention-grabbing bags. Primary
shades such as red, blue and green are
particularly popular for this purpose.
Blue and red also feature heavily
in the high summer nautical trend. The
classic blue and white Breton stripe is
present in dresses, shirts and skirts with
red additions in cute buttons and belts.
Also look out for vertical and horizontal
striped pieces in brighter colours such
as orange, pink and yellow.
Those who prefer to keep their
look clean and simple will be headover-heels for the ‘white washout’ trend
that has swept across the summer
catwalks. Anything goes just so long as
it’s white, from long fluid dresses to
sharp separates. Key pieces include
oversized shirts and smart tuxedo
jackets.

Attractions to inc: • Large Parade • Grimethorpe Junior District Band
• Tuckers Fair • Kids Football Tournament
For more information or to book a stall on the day
(reasonable rate), contact Theresa Clarke on 01226 710329
M I L E F I E L D P R I M A RY S C H O O L

Baileys’ Catering
A high energy fusion of Pilates, Boxing and Dance,
all in one class! Beginners welcome.
Mondays 6.15pm and Thursdays 7.15pm, St. Paul’s Church,
Greenfoot Lane, Old Town, S75 2TB.
Tel. Janice 07866 937563
or e-mail janicestarkey@blueyonder.co.uk to book a space.
www.zumbajanbarnsley.co.uk

WOODS COACHES

Baileys’ Catering

Assessed by the Environmental Health - 5#
We pride ourselves on producing

‘Catering Excellence’
by standing by our working motto:

“Quality, quantity and a first
class service guaranteed”
For all your catering needs throughout the Summer.
Giving you plenty of time to relax and party.
SPECIALISTS IN HOT/COLD WEDDING
RECEPTIONS AND BUFFETS

How to
brighten
up your
garden
If you’re looking to brighten up bare patios or
garden borders for the summer, dianthus will not let
you down.
No garden should be without these super
summer flowers, which are also known as border
carnations or garden pinks.
Border carnations are the taller of the two
varieties, hence the name, while pinks are shorter
and look great in troughs and containers as an
edging plant.
One of the great beauties of these plants is

BARNSLEY FAMILY

BRIDLINGTON
• A warm and friendly guest house
• Accommodation is to a high standard
• All rooms have en suite facilities, etc
• Award winning full English Breakfast
• The closest guest house to the harbour

Dianthus:
popular
varieties

Dianthus
adds
spectacular
colour to
your garden.

that they do not need staking.
Most pinks have double flowers and some have
lovely intricate patterns on their petals.
Garden pinks are perfect for sunny spots
where the soil can be hot and dry.
They are tough plants that need little attention,
growing as mat-forming evergreens well suited to
surviving the winter months outside.
However, they do not last long, so take cuttings
to replace the old clumps after two to three years.
Now is the time to propagate pinks by
cuttings. Select healthy looking, non-flowering
shoots ten to 13cm long and pull them out at a joint.

1st CALL

BUILDING & GARDEN SUPPLIES LTD

8 West Street • Bridlington YO15 3DX

Telephone 01262 670110

Suppliers to the trade and public of: Fencing, paving,
sand, cement, limestone, topsoil, decorative gravel, turf
and much more.

This is known as taking a ‘piping’ Insert these
pipings firmly, 5cm deep and about 10cm apart
each way, in sandy soil, preferably in a frame, but
failing this in a shady border outdoors and keep
well watered. They should be well rooted and ready
for planting out by the end of September.
They can also be easily grown from seed sown
under glass from January to March, or sow May to
August for flowers the following year.
When you are growing these plants, remember
they need plenty of space.
Carnations may be able to survive drought,
but they benefit from a daily drink in hot weather,
but only once every two or three weeks in the
winter.

SUNDAY
CARVERY
12 noon - 3pm

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

CURRY NIGHT

PIE / PINT NIGHT

STEAK NIGHT

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Chabaud
Enchantment —
very fragrant double
flowers on sturdy
stems in a variety of
colours.
Floristan — superb
double flowers in a
full range of colours,
perfect for the
border or as a cut
flower.
Devon Cream —
with unusually
buttery yellow
blooms with light
flecks of magenta.
Gran’s Favourite —
has white flowers
laced with
blackcurrant
creating a
raspberry ripple
effect, with long
stems making it
ideal for cutting.
Tickled Pink — a
new pink and
heavily scented
variety that flowers
throughout the
summer.
Sweetness Mixed easily grown from
seed and aptly
named, having a
delicious scent.
Ideal for colourful
bedding or in a
patio container near
the house.
Twinkleton Mixed —
a great dwarf
variety with little
eye-catching
flowers with
attractive markings
in a variety of
colours.

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5

The best of
South Africa
South Africa is a country of contrasts
The province of Transvaal
that attracts tourists all year round.
contains the most extensive mineral
The scenery ranges from purple
wealth in Africa.
tinted mountains and white sandy
South Africa is the world’s
beaches to lush green vineyards and
biggest producer of diamonds and
parched bushveld.
gold.
It also offers some very
To the north, the great plateau
sophisticated cities and charming
looks over the Kalahari desert and
towns, as well as safari lodges and
the fertile Limpopo Valley while to
busy beach resorts.
the south it overlooks a low and
From the 1950s until the 1990s
regular coastline.
it was best known as the land of
South Africa has several modern
repressive apartheid.
bustling cities, the most famous of
which are Pretoria, Johannesburg,
But present day South Africa is
Durban, Kimberley, Bloemfontain and
committed to a multi-racial and
Port Elizabeth.
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Cape Town is one of the most
mecca for tourism.
fashionable cities on earth, boasting
Its spectacular scenery,
spectacular views from the 1,000
exceptional wildlife, high standard of
metre high Table Mountain as well as
service and very low prices attract
magnificent beaches at Clifton and
hundreds of thousands of visitors
Camps Bay.
every year.
Inland, the varied landscapes of
An all-year-round tourist
South Africa provide a microcosm of
destination, expect cooler weather
the African continent as a whole with
during the winter months between
desert areas, tropical flora, vast
June and August.
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If you’re attracted by one of the
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outlook on life, a new bike and a brand new
career.”
Chris is now re-launching the Athersley
Slimming World group to help others on
Wednesday at St Helen’s Church Hall Athersley
at 5.30pm and 7.30pm and would love to see
you there.

Mountain bikes:
Originally designed for
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wide range of gears,
suspension and good
handling have made
these just as popular
with town riders.
However, the knobbly
tyres make pedalling
harder, so it’s advisable
to fit city tyres if you
rarely go off road.

Hybrid bikes:

Chris
Coulthard
now and,
left,
before.

These have lighter,
smoother tyres and a
slightly modified
mountain bike frame,
with a more upright
riding position especially
adapted for cycling on
roads. Hybrids can cope
with a wide range of
terrain and are a good
option for everyday trips.

Racing bikes:
Drop handlebars, light
wheels with thin slick
tyres make these the
fastest bikes for the road.
However, they are more
prone to punctures and
do not cope well with
rough roads.

These are specifically
aimed at those who want
to combine cycling with
other types of transport.
However, their small
wheels and limited range
of gears make them hard
work and only suitable
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